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Programme
of Visits by the M.E. & Revd. Grand Master
September 2003
| Day & Date: | Preceptory: | Location: | Muster Start: |
| Wed 10 September | Murdostoun | Bellshill |
7.30pm |
| Sat 27 September | Loudoun Castle | Newmilns |
2.00pm |
In addition to the above Programme the M.E. & Rev. Grand Master Roy Scott will visit the
District Grand Priories and Preceptories in South Africa during
March/April. The Great Priory of Germany in May, and will attend the 2003
Triennial Conference which will now be held under the auspices of The
Great Priory of Greece in September.
The
Funeral of Em.Fra.John K. Hunter, PP recipient of the Grand Masters
Award
St. John Canongate Kilwinning - Fratres
are requested to attend the funeral service of Em. Fra. John K. Hunter,
PP, upon whom the distinction of the Grand Master's Award had been
bestowed. A funeral service will take place at Mortonhall
Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Tuesday 10 June at 12 noon to which all
are respectfully invited. The service will be conducted by Rev. Fra.
Henry L. Williamson, Grand Chaplain, of Great Priory.
For those who are driving to Edinburgh - join the Edinburgh bypass
A720 South, past Dreghorn and Lothianburn Junctions, take the next -
Straiton Junction, A701 road into Edinburgh to Mortonhall, Howden
Hall Road, Liberton. For more information please contact: Rt Em Fra.
Michael Hawkes, PP, KCT Grand Mareschal.
Visitation
to
the
Great
Priory
of
Ireland
On
Wednesday,
4
June,
Rt.
Em.
Fra.
Robert
Finnie,
PP,
GCT
Grand
Seneschal,
Rt.
Em.
Fra.
David
A C
Niven,
PP,
KCT
Grand
Secretary
&
Rt.
Em.
Fra.
Gavin
K
Wardrope,
PP,
KCT
Grand
Treasurer
attended
the
Muster
of
the
Great
Priory
of
Ireland
which
was
held
in
Dublin.
The
usual
warm
welcome,
&
excellent
hospitality
was
extended
to
our
Grand
Officers.
Visitation to the Great Priory of England & Wales
On Wednesday, 21 May, Rt. Em. Fra. Robert Finnie, PP GCT Grand Seneschal & Rt. Em. Fra. Gavin K Wardrope, PP KCT Grand Treasurer attended the Muster of the Great Priory of England & Wales which was held in Birmingham. Both were very well received, and were extended the usual excellent hospitality.
The Annual McKean Bowling Tournament Saturday, 24 May
The
District
Grand
Priory
of
Ayrshire
hosted
the
annual
McKean
Bowling
Competition
at Springside
Bowling
Club
on
Saturday
24
May.
After
being
warmly
welcomed
by
the
District
Grand
Prior
Rt.
Em.
Fra.
James
Hodge,
PP
the
bowlers
took
to
the
green.
This
Competition
is
now
in
its
seventieth
year
the
trophy
being
presented
in
1933
by
the
then
District
Grand
Prior
Rt.
Em.
Fra.
McKean.
The
ten
Preceptories
in
Ayrshire
were
all
represented
and
after
an
excellent
afternoon's
bowling
the
winners
were
the
Preceptory
of
Catrine
&
Sorn
with
the
rink
of
Tommy McBlain,
Patick
McBlain,
Jim
Dobie
and
Reid
Allan
(Skip)
who
finally
overcame
the
Preceptory
of
Cunningham
in a
closely
contested
final
and
the
booby
prize
was
accepted
in a
very
sporting
manner
by
the
Preceptory
of
Muirkirk.
A
most
enjoyable
day
was
had
by
all
despite
a
slight
shower
of
rain
but
this
was
made
up
for
by
the
hospitality,
and
friendship
given
by
Springside
Bowling
Club.
After
an
excellent
meal
the
raffle
was
drawn
and
the
star
prize
of a
litre
of "Haigs
Dimple"
going
to
V.
Em.
Fra.
Tom
McDowall
of
Moira
Union.
Our
District
Grand
Prior
Jim
thanked
the
President
of
Springside
the
Ladies
Section,
and
the
Bar
Staff
for
the
hospitality
and
service.
Thanks
was
also
given
to
V.
Em.
Fra.
Jim
Edgar
of Crosbie
Preceptory
for
the
organising
and
smooth
running
of
the
Tournament.
Our
District
Grand
Prior
also
extended
thanks
to
all
the
Preceptories
and
individuals
who
donated
prizes
to
the
raffle
for
which
the
sum
of
£160.00
was
raised
for
the
District
Grand
Priory
of
Ayrshire
Charity
Fund.
Installation of the District Grand Prior
of
the
North
in
Scotland
The
Installation
of
the new District Grand Prior & his Commissioned
Officers took place on Saturday, 31 May in the Masonic Temple, Wick. The M.E. &
Rev. Grand Master, Roy Scott & the Grand Officers of Great Priory carried out
the Installation Ceremony in a very capable manner. The new District Grand Prior
is Rt. Em. Fra. Peter Fannon, PP HGP. There is a brief report on the North in
Scotland
page.
The Grand Masters Award 2003
Congratulations are accorded to Em. Fra. A B S Richardson, PP of Crosbie Preceptory for being the recipient of this years Grand Masters Award. Em. Fra. Richardson was presented with the Award by the M.E. & Rev. Grand Master Roy Scott at the Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Ayrshire on11 May at Kilmarnock. Report on the Ayrshire page.
Promotion
Congratulations are also afforded to the District Grand Secretary of Ayrshire V. Em. Fra. Peter Watson, CLJ CMLJ FSA (Scotland) PP on being promoted to Deputy Grand Steward at the Annual Muster of Great Priory on 11 March.
Sponsored Bike Run
In early July a sponsored bike
run in aid of CLIC (Cancer and Leukemia in Children) and the Eden
Valley Hospice will be undertaken by Ven. Fra. Iain Glennie, IPP of
Lincluden Abbey, and member of the M. E. & Rev. Grand Masters Bodyguard,
and D.G. Warder, of the District Grand Priory of Dumfries &
Galloway.
Iain will
cycle from Dunnet Head to the Mull of Galloway. All offers of help
and donations etc will be thankfully received and faithfully
applied. The exact dates will be available in a week or so. Please
contact Iain via e-mail for full details. Please click on this link:
glumpy@lineone.net
The District Grand Priory of Dumfries & Galloway Annual Divine Service
The Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Dumfries & Galloway will be held at Lockerbie on Sunday 31 August. Full details to follow.
Half Yearly Muster
The half yearly Muster of The
Great Priory of Scotland will be held in Freemason's Hall, 96 George
Street Edinburgh on Tuesday 18 November at 2.00pm.
The District
Grand Priory of Forth Valley Annual Divine Service
The Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Forth Valley was held on Palm Sunday 13 April at Torphichen Parish Church Torphichen Bathgate. Report on the Forth Valley page.
The District Grand Priory of Fife & Kinross Annual Divine Service
The Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Fife & Kinross was held on Sunday 27 April at Dysart Kirk, Dysart, Kirkcaldy. Report on the Fife & Kinross page.
The District Grand Priory of Ayrshire Annual Divine Service
The Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Ayrshire was held on Sunday 11 May at Kilmarnock in the Old High Kirk. Report on the Ayrshire page.
The District Grand Priory of Strathclyde Annual Divine Service
The Annual Divine Service of the District Grand Priory of Strathclyde was held in Kilbarchan West Church on Sunday 18 May. Report on the Strathclyde page.
Donations to Charities
The Great Priory of
Scotland have donated £1000
to each of the following Charities: The Children's Hospice Association (CHAS)
and Cancer & Leukemia in Children (CLIC)
Please visit the
CLIC Website:
Challenging Childhood
Cancer & Leukemia
The Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
The CHAS Hospice
Appeal is now collecting used computer print cartridges and old mobile phones.
You can request appeal envelopes by calling 08451 30 20 10. Please support this
most worthwhile cause. The District Grand Priory of Ayrshire have been very busy over
the past few months with this Appeal.
Please visit the CHAS Website:
Index
Annual Muster
The Annual Muster of The Great Priory of Scotland was held in Freemasons' Hall 96 George Street Edinburgh on Tuesday 11 March 2003. At the Annual Muster a Deputation was received from the Great Priory of Finland as well as Members from the Great Priory of England.
Link to the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada
Please click on the following link to visit their Website:
The Sovereign Great Priory of Canada
Apology
The Webmaster would like to apologize to those
Fratres who were promoted at the Annual Muster in March for failing
to mention their promotions. This was a oversight on his part and
the matter will be resolved very soon. Thank you.
